Angela Amarillas

Angela ('97, MA '01) is committed to the development of happy, healthy, high-achieving humans in thriving communities. As the Program Director of Mind Over Money Financial Wellness, she leads the strategic development, implementation, and assessment of financial wellness programs that serve the diverse needs of Stanford students. She has played a pivotal role in refining and expanding the financial wellness curriculum, integrating behavior design principles, and fostering a culture of financial capability across the university. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping Stanford's financial wellness initiatives, from securing funding and program oversight to fostering inclusive, equity-driven financial education.

Before coming back to Stanford, she held leadership roles at the Alameda County Office of Education, managing large-scale grant-funded programs focused on youth health and education on behalf of the California Department of Education. She developed and implemented systemic strategies to enhance student well-being, orchestrated professional development initiatives, and leveraged data-driven decision-making to improve academic and behavioral outcomes. At the California Healthy Kids and After School Resource Center she managed multiple contracts and led statewide initiatives to support educators with evidence-based curricula and professional development resources.

With a strong foundation in education and research, Angela has contributed to academia as a curriculum developer, lecturer, and researcher. She is a dedicated advocate for student wellness and financial empowerment, ensuring that all students have the tools and knowledge to make informed financial decisions for a lifetime of well-being.